The Public Servants Netball Round 2 matches kicked off this Saturday (18th January) at the Rita Flynn Courts much to the excitement of netball fans. President of the Public Servants Association Mary Nauga said, the teams taking part in the tournament compromises of public sector departments in NCD. “The different departments in NCD form a team and come and compete every year. Our season starts in October and then ends in February depending on the number of teams that we have.” Nauga said, for this year, they are looking forward to wrapping up the games on a high note because…
Author: Paula DAVID
As Papua New Guinea nears its 50th anniversary of independence in 2025, Prime Minister James Marape has announced significant increases in teacher pay, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the country’s education. Speaking recently at the University of Goroka’s (UOG) 28th Graduation Ceremony, the Prime Minister outlined his vision for a more powerful future powered by educators’ empowerment. “Our teachers must be among the highest-paid public servants in our country,” Prime Minister Marape said. “It is simple rationale that teachers must be looked after. That’s why I come to you today, to tell all of you here—future teachers—and those already serving…
Despite major obstacles, such as the devastating earthquake in 2022 that destroyed important university infrastructure, Prime Minister James Marape has commended the leadership of the University of Goroka (UOG) for their outstanding efforts in raising student enrollment and reaching a record-breaking graduation turnout. Speaking at the 28th Graduation Ceremony of UOG on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the resilience and commitment of the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor in adhering to government directives to expand student enrolment. He highlighted that since the government took office in 2019, UOG has significantly increased its graduating class, with over 1,009 students…
The newly opened Labour Ward at the Metoreia Health Center at Hanuabada village will very much relief the pressures at the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGM) labour ward. The opening of the new labour ward on Monday 13th January also saw the safe delivery of a baby, the first for the Metoreia Health Center. Metoreia Urban Health Centre Health Extension Officer (HEO) and Manager, Ms. Regina Wuri said the official opening of the labour ward marked a significant achievement for them. “Our first delivery was a successful one and we are expecting to serve more mothers from the Motu Koita…
As students and schools nationwide start to prepare for another academic year, the Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra has announced the important dates for the 2025 academic year, including for the term and holidays, the national examinations and the public holidays. Dr. Kombra also announced that Term 2 holiday will be one week, and Term 3 will have two weeks. “This change was requested by the Government to ensure that the country’s 50th Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations in September happened during school holidays so that there is no disturbance to the education of our children, and also so that…
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury also known as the Gypsy King has announced his retirement from boxing. Fury last fought in December when he lost his rematch against WBA (Super), WBC and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk. The 36-year-old Fury previously announced his retirement after beating Dillian Whyte in April 2022 but returned six months later. The Briton has enjoyed two stints as heavyweight champion and holds a record of 34 wins, two defeats and one draw. “Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,” Fury said. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing, it has been…
Moresby South MP and Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko recently officially launched the Don Bosco Technical Secondary School E-Library which was named after him. The initial work on the Tkatchenko E-Library began in 2024 where the Moresby South District assisted the library transformation to a fully equipped E-library with 50 computers. Tkatchenko presented the school administration at Friday’s event with K182,500 — the Moresby South DDA’ s second component for the purchase of 50 more computers, and to upgrade the facility and course material for the various fields of study and training, as well as software. The Tkatchenko E-Library project…
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member for Moresby South Justin Tkatchenko has expressed sadness over the recent passing of late Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE. “Devastated to hear this morning (Saturday 11th January) of the passing of a highly respected Papua New Guinean who served his country with all his heart, and with great distinction – a Senior Statesman, a friend, brother – Late Sir Charles Lepani KBE CBE OBE.” Tkatchenko said, “Sir Charles was part of a group of young, esteemed Papua New Guineans who set out early in our history as an Independent nation to establish…
Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of late Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE, a distinguished statesman, diplomat, and pioneer of Papua New Guinea’s post independence era. Sir Charles passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Port Moresby, surrounded by his wife, Lady Katherine Lepani, and son, Nathaniel Lepani, after a battle with stage four cancer. Prime Minister Marape said, “Sir Charles Lepani’s passing comes at a time when Papua New Guinea is preparing to celebrate 50 years of independence, making this loss even more significant. “Sir Charles was one of our most…
Under Prime Minister James Marape’s directive, all Papua New Guinean nationals must register with their national identification by September 16, 2025. PM Marape also directed that the National Youth Authority open and maintain a 24-hour call centre for the nation’s youth; and that all young Papua New Guineans forced out of the school system utilise the Facility for Open Distant Education (FODE) to complete their education. The Prime Minister made known the policy directions on Friday 10th, January during the launching of the inaugural PNG Youth Resource Week (YRW) in Port Moresby before a crowd of youth at Sir John…